An act relating to the membership of the State Board of Education and the reestablishment of the Vermont Department of Education

This bill transforms Vermont's Agency of Education into a Department of Education, eliminating the Secretary of Education position and creating a Commissioner of Education appointed by the State Board of Education (with Governor approval). The State Board gains direct management authority over the Department and must establish a strategic vision, oversee budgets, and produce annual public reports on educational equity, student performance, and safety data. Key provisions include requiring the Board to report on achievement gaps, bullying incidents (with demographic breakdowns), and resource distribution, while the Commissioner serves as the Department's chief executive. The changes aim to increase accountability and align Vermont's education governance with historical norms and best practices.